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Laura Timmons has tips for adding crystals to fabric.


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Hotfix Applicator Tool Tips
By Laura Timmons

*The Hotfix tool is very easy to hold, and utilize, and allows you to add sparkle to so many great projects.
*Heats up in only 2 minutes
*Comes with several size tips for use with multiple sizes of stones

  1. Plug your tool in, turn on the power, and allow it to pre-heat.
  2. Pick up your crystal (I usually place my crystals on a non-wax paper plate) wait about 10-15 seconds for the glue to heat.  You can actually see the glue bubbling on the back surface of the flatback.
  3. Press the tip with crystal (glue side down, of course) onto your project.  Gently lift your applicator, and your crystal should stay where you placed it.  If not, you can use a small tweezer, to gently push your crystal out through the small slots in the applicator.
  4. After you have finished your project, and your applicator has cooled, you can clean your tips with alcohol, to remove residue, if there is any.

 

Laura Timmons & Katie Hacker

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